Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,204
Total Quantity
118.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-66.2%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,204 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,833 to the NHS. This is 66.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,833 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -66.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.